His Blonde Little Secret by SAKINA HUSSAIN

Author:SAKINA HUSSAIN [Hussain, Sakina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-08-20T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE

"Tia and I ate lunch together and she waited to walk home with me after school. We chatted and it turns out she likes the exact same flavour ice cream that I do. How crazy is that?" I breathe out, excitement in my voice.

I barely give Jedd a chance to respond and continue to let him in on the most surprising day of my life.

"So we go to the ice cream shop to celebrate our new found friendship. I get a toffee popcorn flavour ice cream and so does Tia. I find out she literally lives three streets away from us! I didn't even have to ask for her number, she took my phone and put it in there herself. Do you know what it's saved under?" I ask, taking a deep breath in. I feel like I've ran a marathon. A word marathon.

Jedd blinks, a wide grin on his face.

"No. What is it saved under Bells?" He humours me, taking a bite of his sandwich.

"Ice Cream Buddy," I respond excitedly, feeling my cheeks begin to ache from the strain of smiling. It isn't the painful kind of pain, it's the good pain. I breathe deeply a few times, forcing myself to calm down.

This is big news, major news.

"I have a friend." I smile, unable to believe the words are coming from me. Jedd chuckles, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand.

"I'm happy for you kid," He smiles, pushing my plate towards me. I grin back at him in return, feeling slightly embarrassed by my over reaction.

"Thanks Jedd." I say quietly, picking up my sandwich before taking a bite. I take the chance to look at Jedd, noticing how his eyes look tired and withdrawn. He doesn't seem his usual cheery self either.

"Are you okay?" I ask him, realising I'm so caught up in my own life to ask how he's doing. Guilt consumes me and I put my sandwich down, focusing my attention on Jedd. He nods slightly, his head bobbing up and down.

"I'm fine," he replies, barely looking up to give me some form of eye contact. I frown slightly, a bad feeling settling inside my stomach. I always know when Jedd is lying to me. He can never maintain eye contact.

"Jedd? What's wrong?"

"I'm tired Bells, that's all. I'm always studying late at night and getting up early." He sighs, running a hand over his tired face. I nod slowly, that makes sense. Jedd is always studying, staying up until midnight or later to finish off his essays. Despite all his schoolwork, he manages to be an amazing brother to me. I couldn't ask for a better role model.

"Why don't you get an early night?" I suggest, leaning over to give his shoulder a re-assuring pat. Jedd nods slowly, rising from his chair.

"That's actually a really good idea." He yawns, rubbing his eyes.

"I'm not just a pretty face." I joke, watching as he leaves the kitchen. He chuckles quietly, turning briefly to respond.

"No, you're not.

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